Barn/Shed Repair

BOSTON. MA BARN AND SHED REPAIR SERVICE

DO I NEED MY BARN REPAIRED?

If your barn leans, sags, or is structurally weak, repairs are needed to improve structural integrity and prevent significant damage. Likewise, loose foundations, leaking roofs, and damaged doors and walls can lead to additional problems from the elements and shifting. A qualified contractor is equipped to handle both major and minor barn repairs safely and efficiently, using tools and materials that are appropriate for your application.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BARN REPAIRS?

Making repairs to your barn will improve its condition to protect animals, equipment and supplies, restore it to its former glory, or prepare to convert it for alternative uses. Since barns are typically large, tall structures with limited accessibility, hiring a pro to repair or restore your barn ensures the work is done safely, thoroughly, and with the proper supplies and equipment.

HOW MUCH OF MY BARN NEEDS REPAIR?

The overall condition of your barn and its intended use will help determine which areas need repair and how extensive the work will be. Some roof or wall damage may be corrected in a small area, while bulging sheathing may require full replacement, and straightening walls may involve extensive jacking and bracing. Keeping the interior protected from the elements is essential in any application, but the necessity of extensive weatherproofing and interior finishes may vary with your use of the barn.

WHAT TYPES OF BARN REPAIRS EXIST?

Common barn repairs include repairing and replacing roofing or sheathing, straightening walls and stabilizing foundations, replacing floor boards, and rebuilding doors. Many barns, both historic and modern, use post and beam or pole construction. While most contemporary materials and construction techniques are compatible with these framing styles, special skill may be required to make repairs to worn or damaged framing elements.

HOW LONG DO MOST BARN REPAIRS TAKE?

The time needed for your barn repair will depend the location and scope of the project and the size of the structure. Some basic aesthetic repairs may be completed within a day, while replacing a metal roof may take up to a week, and repainting walls and trim could require a full week or more. Correcting leaning walls, a sagging ridge, or faulty foundations may take several days or weeks, since restoring and adjusting old structures is usually done gradually.

WHAT MATERIALS ARE NEEDED FOR BARN REPAIRS?

Exterior repairs to your barn may require metal roofing or wall material, wood sheathing, siding or shingles, and exterior windows, doors, trim and hardware. Structural improvements may involve lumber, stone, brick, concrete, or steel beams. Your contractor may use heavy equipment, ladders, lifts, and staging to access work sites along with common carpentry, roofing, painting, and masonry tools or jacks and cables to complete repairs.

DO BARN REPAIRS HAVE ANY HIDDEN COSTS?

Modern barns are often simple to asses, while older structures may have a number of issues that are not revealed until repairs are in progress. The cause of leaning walls or a sagging roof may call for substantial repairs which can lead to high project costs. Discuss the extent of structural problems with your contractor to determine the most efficient and appropriate repairs for your purposes, since the difference between practical functionality and a historically accurate restoration can be very costly.

HOW MUCH DOES THE AVERAGE BARN REPAIR COST?

Average prices for barn repairs vary by location, barn size, and project types, typically falling between $133 and $1071 across the nation. Your contractor can help you determine how these and other aspects of your barn repair will contribute to the expense of the job.